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Phaidon International Agrees to Partner with Global Investor Consortium Led by Further Global

By David Urquhart

Phaidon International, the professional services firm focused on identifying, sourcing and securing business critical talent to roles across more than 4,000 clients, has entered into an agreement to be acquired by a global investor consortium led by funds managed by Further Global. The investment will see Phaidon’s current sponsor Quilvest Capital Partners exit the business, … Continued

The World’s Most Powerful Passports have the Least Travel Freedom

By David Urquhart

Passport holders with the greatest global access are currently the most restricted and reluctant to enjoy their travel freedom, according to the latest results from the Henley Passport Index (https://www.henleyglobal.com/passport-index), which is based on exclusive and official data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) (https://www.iata.org/). Japan holds the number one spot on the index … Continued

Moomoo Attends 2022 BMYG Investment Forum to Share Investing Insights with Australian Investors Amid Recent Market Uncertainties

By David Urquhart

Futu Holdings’ flagship app moomoo, the next generation one-stop digital financial service platform, expanded its presence in Australia market by bringing together investing knowledge and experience to the community in 2022 BMYG Investment Forum. BMYG Investment Forum is the signature annual event organized by BMYG Financial Group, an Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) licensed … Continued

Adyen supports Etsy in reaching ten million buyer donations through donation feature Giving

By David Urquhart

–Etsy is the first company to leverage Adyen’s Giving round-up feature, allowing customers to round-up their totals to donate. Adyen (AMS: ADYEN), the global financial technology platform of choice for leading businesses, and Etsy, which operates two-sided online marketplaces that connect millions of passionate and creative buyers and sellers around the world, announced today that … Continued

UL Enterprise Launches New Brands

By David Urquhart

— Three distinct organizations mark significant moment to continue 128-year history of safety science leadership Today, the UL enterprise revealed new brands for its three organizations — UL Research Institutes, UL Standards & Engagement and UL Solutions. The brands reflect and clarify the unique role that each organization plays in working for a safer world. … Continued

Planful Sharpens Focus on Global Growth With Promotion of Pier Barattolo to Chief Sales Officer

By David Urquhart

–During Period of Record-breaking Sales, New Executive Role Will Empower Planful To Accelerate International and Channel Partner Expansions While Continuing to Enhance Customer Value Planful Inc., the pioneer of financial performance management cloud software, today announced the promotion of Pier Barattolo to Chief Sales Officer, a new position. Previously Planful’s Senior Vice President, North America … Continued

THE GREAT RESIGNATION: Amrop develops a robust retention strategy

By David Urquhart

Significant changes to recent employment rates have forced employers to re-evaluate their approach to staff retention and the factors that influence longevity and strength in a workforce. The Great Resignation, in which millions of people are leaving their jobs in search of better lifestyles, has caused upheaval in almost every industry, creating large gaps in … Continued

Manulife Investment Management appoints APAC-based Nick Ping to global Deputy CIO of its timberland investment business

By David Urquhart

Manulife Investment Management today announced the appointment of Nick Ping to the position of Deputy Chief Investment Officer, Timberland, effective 1 July 2022. He takes over the global role from Tony Cascio, who retires at the end of July. Reporting to Tom Sarno, Global Head of Timberland Investments, Manulife Investment Management, Nick is responsible for … Continued